James Wailani

James Wailani is a Northern California native that has lived in Phoenix the past 10 years. He was a multi-sport athlete that played basketball at the University of Redlands and was a decathlete at Sierra College. He started playing competitive sand volleyball in Chicago and Honolulu.

James currently coaches at Pinnacle High School and has taken on the role of Head Coach for the 14 Green Team at Revolution Volleyball Academy. This is his third year of coaching at RVA, having previously coached development and club at Avalanche Athletics. James brings extensive coaching and training experience for young volleyball athletes as they are just learning the game and helping them make the transition to the club level.

Coaching Experience:

Pinnacle High School – Assistant Coach (2023)

– 2023 Frosh (15-2 Record)

– 2023 JV (16-1 Record)

RVA 12 Premier – Head Coach (2022-2023)

– AZ Region Championships (2nd Overall, 1st overall after National Championships)

– USVA National Championships (13th Overall)

– Festival Fiesta Classic (1st Overall)

RVA 11 Premier – Head Coach (2021-2022)

– AZ Region Championships (1st Overall)

– AZ Region National Qualifier (1st Overall)

– USVA National Championship (35th Overall)

Playing Experience:

CSSC Competitive 2-man Beach Volleyball (Chicago) 2001-2005
HBVA Competitive 2-man Beach Volleyball (Honolulu) 2006
CSSC Competitive 2-man and 4-man Beach Volleyball (Chicago) 2007-2009
NEO League A-UPPER Competitive Indoor 6-man (Cleveland) 2010-2013
Certification:

IMPACT certified
SafeSport Certified